does anybody know of a kit or something to put a pull start on my sp? why didn't polaris not put one on them? they have them on others (uncle's trailblazer and buddy's explorer) along with an electric start. while I have a new battery in mine after I ride for a while and the fans been on it still seems a little weak sometimes when starting.

 

you sure that the charging system is working correctly? check the out put while running.

 

I know ,its nuts that a belt drive ATV has only one method of starting. Got a bad battery,solenoid,connectition,starter,bentix gear and your walking. A gear driven ATV without a pull start still has the option of being pushed started at least. Polaris starters and Bendix drive gears are notorious for failing without a second's notice,Ebay is loaded with them for sale.

 

the system is fine. it puts out little over 14 volts at idle. I usually just hit the kill switch and leave the key switch on so the fan will stay on until it cools down. I know its draining the battery while its on. I'd just like a pull start in case the battery does get low or dies altogether.

 

I know the MV7 (sp 700) has/had a recoil starter. If you wanted to get all the parts for it it may work, but it would be a spendy addition.
My 2002 sp 700 has over 4000 miles on it with the original battery and it still starts on the firts rotation of the motor. I have two polarsi twins and a combined 6000 miles and 7 years between them and not one stranded situation or problem. I think they got it right with the twins with that system.
On the same note, if you do need to pull the motor over in an emergency situation just take of the belt cover and rapp your belt or a rope abound the primary clutch and give her a pull.

 

thanks. I didn't know that you could start it by the clutch. mine has almost 1600 miles on it now and I just had to replace the battery. it was the original (i'm the second owner so I don't know how good the previous took care of the battery). it was showing only 11.9 volts and would barely start it sometimes. the new battery shows 12.5 to 12.7 after I've rode for a while without stopping. I do take care of it and hook up a trickle charger (1.5 amps) when it sits for more than a week. I don't like taking a lot of stuff with me when I ride such as jumper cables. that's why I'd like to hook up a pull start. anybody know what parts would be needed?

 

Trailbound.

Have you or anyone else done this before? And is there any danger/risk in doing it?

Please advise!

R'

 

I carry a pair of small jumper cables with me all the time. They came in a little bag, are around 6 feet long and have the smaller clips on them. They don't take up any room at all. I have used them several times on other peoples machines and they work like a charm. I think they cost me $9.95 on ebay. I think that is a much more economical fix than going thru the trouble of installing a pull start on a machine that doesn't have one. Do you ride alone alot where you wouldn't have access to another machine in case your battery fails?

 

nope, I never ride alone. I'm gonna look into those smaller jumper cables though. I do bring along a jump box, one of those with an air compressor built in also but I leave it in the truck when we ride.

 

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>Originally posted by: RticKwad

Trailbound.



Have you or anyone else done this before? And is there any danger/risk in doing it?



Please advise!



R'</end quote></div>

Ya theres some risk to it. It is a lot easier on sleds, as you don't have a cover to remove. Just wrap a rope around the primary and pull away. Just make sure you have the key on [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img] Now getting the clutch cover back on while the engine is running might be impossible. I wouldn't recomend that.